Forensics A Important Aspect Of Criminal Justice

Forensic Lab Design Forensics is a very important aspect of criminal justice. When a crime is committed and there aren’t any witnesses to the crime, forensic evidence may be the only thing that prosecutors have to work with. The use of forensics also helps identify the perpetrators of various cyber-crimes. Forensic specialists can search databases, IP addresses, and recover documents to determine who is responsible for a crime. As a result, this makes forensic labs a necessary investment for an organization. The cost of establishing a forensic lab may deter some organizations from following through with the plans, but the benefits the lab provides overshadows the cost. Budgeting is a very realistic concern for an organization. Alternate†¦show more content†¦Ã¢â‚¬Å"Evidence lockers, safes and locking cabinets are important, but alone are not sufficient. There may be times when examiners will need to leave evidence out to process overnight. Take every precaution to ensu re that unauthorized personnel do not have access to the evidence (Evans, 2015).† The examiner’s workspace should be separated and have controlled entry. The lab should be monitored with a perimeter alarm system that alerts to motion and any breach to the lab. A badge-reader system should be used to identify individuals and log their entry into the lab. A camera should be placed at each entry point of the lab and be monitored by a central security desk. Also, a point of contact should be established in case of after-hours emergencies occur or the alarms go off in the lab (Evans, 2015). Hardware and software tools must be included in the development of a forensic lab. The hardware should include multiple computers, separate Internet connections, multiple workstations, and portable acquisition computers. The computers should have a large storage capacity to accommodate for various software tools, managing documents, and administering cases. The Internet is useful for find ing forensic information and techniques, but it’s important that the Internet connections are separate and not connected to the forensics server. Multiple workstations enable forensic experts to work on individual cases as well as